Band Director position available for the 2026 - 2027 school year at La Porte High School:
Qualifications: Indiana Teaching License
Rules 46-47: Instrumental Music K-12 or 9-12
Rules 2002: Fine Arts: Instrumental & General Music with high school setting
REPA/REPA 3: Fine Arts: Instrumental & General Music 5-12, P-12
The La Porte Community School Corporation is looking for a band director for the 2026-2027 school year. Our program has 150+ band students who meet on a block 8 schedule with 75 minute class periods. There is a strong middle school program, and strong community and parent support for the arts.
Responsibilities include:
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Team teaching 3 curricular concert bands
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Team teaching 2 curricular jazz bands
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Elective class opportunities include some, but not all of the following:
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Music Theory
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Electronic Music
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Dual Credit Music History
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Class Piano
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Extra curricular music opportunities:
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Marching Band Head Director
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currently competing in ISSMA Scholastic A class
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Pep Band
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Pit Orchestra
Salary:
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Base Pay: $47,500
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Additional years of experience can be added
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Additional stipends:
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Marching Band Head Director: $8,000
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Band Director: $3,500
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Pit Orchestra: $1,500
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Pep Band: $750
Education:
Bachelor's degree required, Masters preferred.
Questions can be directed to Matt Sullivan, Director of Music: [email protected]
Before an individual (permanent or substitute) can work with students or have his/her name submitted for approval to the Board of School Trustees, the candidate must complete the background check authorization (at a cost of $15.00-cash or check) and the background check must receive a "cleared" rating. Additionally, the individual must complete a federal I-9 form (providing appropriate identification documents); tax forms; a direct-deposit form (with an attached voided check); and, view training videos at the Educational Services Center (approximately one hour in length).
